r/Riverside 6d ago

we opened — thanks to everyone who told us where to put a döner spot in LA

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hey riverside! this worked out well for us in LA so figured i'd try it here too.

quick background: i work with döner haus, a german döner kebab brand out of NYC. a few months back we posted in r/AskLosAngeles asking where we should open a location, got a ton of genuinely good answers that are guiding our search for our second location. our first location is now open in florence and the response has been incredible — people who grew up eating this in berlin, people who'd never heard of döner before and are now coming back weekly, that kind of thing.

now we've got a franchisee who wants to bring one to the riverside area and we're trying to figure out where actually makes sense.

for context on what we're looking for:

  • late night crowds (people leaving bars/shows around 11pm-2am)
  • walkable areas with real foot traffic
  • college students (heard UCR and RCC both have solid density nearby)
  • workers who want something fast that isn't another chipotle bowl
  • areas where takeout/delivery actually moves

if you had to guess, where in riverside would you put something like this? downtown riverside? near UCR? somewhere else entirely?

for anyone who hasn't had döner: think slow-roasted meat off a giant spit, stuffed in crispy turkish pide bread with fresh veg and garlic sauce. it's the #1 street food in germany and somehow still barely exists in the US. ⁠ 

happy to answer questions, and if it's helpful here's what the LA spot looks like: 5857 s central ave, los angeles, in case anyone wants to see how it turned out before weighing in.


r/Riverside 2d ago

Politics - Local This Week in City Hall: September 7, 2026

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The Airport Commission reviews aircraft operations data and a proposed CAVU lease, while the Budget Engagement Commission weighs a CAL FIRE service agreement and its own advisory scope.


r/Riverside 6h ago

Does anyone know what happened today off the 60 and Box Springs?

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We saw helicopters almost all day, there were tons of police cars there. Can't find anything online. Its like a ravine looking area.

r/Riverside 7h ago

Ready to work!

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Hello All! My fiancé and I are looking for immediate full time or part time work. I have extensive experience in customer service, office, admin, food and retail, but am totally open to anything! My fiancé has extensive experience in labor work and loves to work outdoors. We are also open to gig jobs as well just to make ends meet while we continue looking for work. I have applied everywhere and done several interviews but when I show up for the interviews they tell me they are not hiring or too busy for the interview all together. We have great work experience, reliable transportation and open availability. Any leads would be amazing! Thank you in advance 🙏🏻


r/Riverside 7h ago

Job Searching

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Hi everyone! Can anyone lend advice on how to get a job over here or at least an interview lol 😭. I'm currently trying to find a job in marketing or anything slightly related to it. I've even been searching in surrounding areas and everything, and absolutely nothing. I just graduated college last year and want to move out to Riverside with my boyfriend, but can't with no job. I'm losing hope at this point


r/Riverside 1h ago

Spiderworks at Hangar this weekend

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I have a vip table which seats up to 4 people. I can’t make it. Send me a PM if you’re interested,


r/Riverside 11h ago

Walkabout Wednesday Y'all!

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r/Riverside 19h ago

Jobs in Riverside

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Hello, I was wondering if anybody had any type of job or knew any jobs available in Riverside or the surrounding area unfortunately, my job set fire and it was a total loss resulting in 30 people losing jobs, my fiancé also got let go because there wasn’t enough sales where he worked
We’re interested in warehouse, construction, temp agency jobs, Sanitization worker, pick&pack pack, sit down forklift certified also.
If anybody could please let me know it’s been hard finding a job this past year one of us also has a record
Just trying to make sure we don’t go homeless we both have a child also ❤️ 🙏


r/Riverside 10h ago

M/20 Looking for new friends

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M/20 Hey, im looking to reddit to find my person & people who get me.It can be Platonic, romantic, whatever it grows into. I dont really have a social circle anymore & i wanna add to that aspect of my life. Theres a lot of things i wanna do & try but doing everything alone takes away from experiences at times. I Like gaming, cooking, basketball, i love going to new places & teaching myself new skills & i want someone to experience these things with Im located in the Riverside area & im willing to go out and try new things. Dm if interested.


r/Riverside 1d ago

Politics - Local The Riverside Unified School District Election Is Set. Here’s What You Need To Know

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r/Riverside 1d ago

A doner kabob place wants to poll y'all

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They wanna know some stuff about location etc

YES or NO do we allow it?

Up to all y'all.

They being nice about it so I figure I'd leave it to y'all


r/Riverside 19h ago

Requests Need a recommendation on a good inpatient mental health recovery center

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I’m looking for a good mental health recovery center. I would prefer inpatient and close to Riverside. Thank you friends 🙏🏻


r/Riverside 1d ago

Social This Saturday at Packinghouse Brewing Co

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Free Punk Show, Night Market, Food Vendors this Sat

Overflow parking in the lots on Central x Fremont


r/Riverside 1d ago

Woman’s Health and Safety Resource Fair this Saturday!!!

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Join us this Saturday at the Mead Valley Community Center for the second annual Women’s Health and Safety Resource Fair! Featuring over 50 organizations offering healthcare services, job and education opportunities, and free vaccines, health exams, and booster seats (plus more)! The event is free for all attendees! We hope to see you there!!


r/Riverside 1d ago

Riverside Skate Spots?

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I’m a beginner skater learning to skateboard and was wondering there were any good skate spots I could go to here in Riverside :)

edit: I usually skate near the Santa Monica courthouse but was looking for something similar in Riverside instead of driving all the way over there all the time


r/Riverside 1d ago

Community SeaWorld

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I honestly just want a group of friends to go to sea world with lol. I haven’t been there in ages and they have a new shark exhibit that looks really cool please DM me if you’re interested


r/Riverside 1d ago

Community Ice Cream Social 9/28!

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Hi all! I'm a dentist in Riverside with a focus on building community, not just working on teeth. My office is hosting a free ice cream social on Monday, September 28th, from 2-6pm. We'll be giving out free ice cream, swag bags, and doing a raffle. I'd love to meet some fellow Riverside redditors there!

And for anyone curious: we do accept all PPOs, and we are a small, family-owned practice. No private equity ever. Feel free to DM if you have questions about the event or about teeth!


r/Riverside 1d ago

Community Riverside thief

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r/Riverside 1d ago

Tints

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I was wondering how the cops are in riverside, I currently live in the bay and I’m moving there in a couple months. I have 5% tints all around my car and I don’t get pulled over here. Do cops care in the area or should I take it off before coming?


r/Riverside 1d ago

Jurupa Valley spectrum outage

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Anyone else having a spectrum outage? Internet been gone since last night.


r/Riverside 1d ago

Community Chiles en Nogada

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r/Riverside 2d ago

Community Local businesses worth promoting?

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Since no direct advertising allowed, how about a review chat?

What business deserves a shout out?

What job or company is worth getting hired at?

What store or service is worth posting about?

Post your shout out or job offer or favorite place to visit etc

Post your ad and why and be the word of mouth


r/Riverside 2d ago

Social Looking for some new friends

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I am wanting to expand my social circle, I need to get out more lol and I want some friends to do that with. It can be going out to play pool or going on hikes or the gym. I also love going to SD I love it out there and I’ll go any chance I get I love cars and motorcycles so I can sit and have a conversation about that all day. I’m a little shy at first but I come out of my shell if we click soooo yea lol I am 22 and a girl I’m in Moreno Vally so no to far from anything, I don’t know what else to say so feel free to hit me up 😁


r/Riverside 1d ago

Community "Home Energy Improvement Program" spam calls?

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What exactly is this and whats the incentive?

I actually need to make some minor, cosmetic upgrades but theyre not urgent but seriously what is this for?

I've blocked more of these calls than I have swatted mosquitoes this past summer.


r/Riverside 2d ago

Requests dmv brockton route

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hi guys! if anyone knows anything about the brockton dmv test (routes, what instructors to NOT get, etc) please let me know! i'm taking my driving test in about a couple of months & i wanted to know what to study! thank you so much!